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bring nra to the table. let's have sensible laudible la. >> they said they want to make meaningful contributions. what does this mean? >> it' >> my position is inherently vilified. i want to explain why those analogies to other countries are what inappropriate. the relationship that they have with their government is fundamentally different. and the second amendment, and you asked why it was invoked, designed to be a protection against tyranny and designed to protect pol pots of the world. we'll never accomplish a ban. we'll never have a uk -- >> let's talk about that. people are talking about a sensible conversation. >> can i pause for one moment? >> this is the kind of thing that we're not allowed to chat about and we should. >> you mentioned the second amendment and everybody refers to it. let's read it first. here is the second amendment, literally what it says, a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed
bring nra to the table. let's have sensible laudible la. >> they said they want to make meaningful contributions. what does this mean? >> it' >> my position is inherently vilified. i want to explain why those analogies to other countries are what inappropriate. the relationship that they have with their government is fundamentally different. and the second amendment, and you asked why it was invoked, designed to be a protection against tyranny and designed to protect pol pots...
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we need to bring the nra in. these are all good people. they have children and grandchildren, they are hurting too. they are grieving. so we can't villainize, and if you start villainize, you will push them away and we won't move forward. what will happen is a stalemate again and that's not what we desire. >> do you worry about political backlash? you said you're a proud member of the nra, and as you know, they often fund candidates who -- and work to overthrow frankly candidates who don't support the same kinds of beliefs and legislation that they support. do you worry about backlash from constituents? >> i come from the beautiful, great state of west virginia, the most wonderful people and we sit down and work through our problems, we have challenges, we sit down. come to a conclusion with the facts and that's what we're asking for. there is always going to be i guess movement or political backlash on anything and everything. the easiest vote to take in washington is a no vote. vote for nothing. you don't have to explain. but if you are
we need to bring the nra in. these are all good people. they have children and grandchildren, they are hurting too. they are grieving. so we can't villainize, and if you start villainize, you will push them away and we won't move forward. what will happen is a stalemate again and that's not what we desire. >> do you worry about political backlash? you said you're a proud member of the nra, and as you know, they often fund candidates who -- and work to overthrow frankly candidates who...
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this is really about taking away your guns. >> the nra has completely reframed this issue. >> that's right. >> and has kind of burrowed into the consciousness. it's taking away our guns. anything that you talk about, any discussion you have about gun control, always defaults to, they are trying to take away our guns. it's a slippery slope. >> the influence of the nra has almost become an overemphasized point in this debate. >> are you serious? >> the truth is that the nra gives on average low percentages to congressional and senate campaigns. yes, they donate, but the amount to the overall budget of a candidate is miniscule. and by the way, their record of success isn't that great. their guys don't always win. >> will, let me tell you something. that's like somebody saying, look, i don't have to kick buyo butt, but the threat of me kicking your butt works. the threat of the nra coming after you will cause people to say -- >> i grow with you. >> starting in 1994, i think that's true, very much credited for the landslide by republicans in the house. >> but also they have a great strate
this is really about taking away your guns. >> the nra has completely reframed this issue. >> that's right. >> and has kind of burrowed into the consciousness. it's taking away our guns. anything that you talk about, any discussion you have about gun control, always defaults to, they are trying to take away our guns. it's a slippery slope. >> the influence of the nra has almost become an overemphasized point in this debate. >> are you serious? >> the truth is...
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. >>> at-nra event, ted nugent said he would be dead or in jail if president obama gets re-elected. nugent says he's looking forward to meeting with the secret service. >>> a new judge taking the reins of the trayvon martin shooting, judge lester will preside over the zimmerman bail hearing tomorrow. zimmerman is charged with second degree murder. later this morning, florida's governor will announce a task force to examine that state's stand your ground law, at the heart of zimmerman's defense. >>> minding your business this morning, futures are up. dow fewers 70 points higher, pointing to a market bounce at the open. quarterly income fell after an account adjustment of nearly $5 billion for bank of america. corporate profits have been stronger than expect ed this earning season, helping to push markets up this morning. >>> next hour, how many people filed unemployment claims for the first time last week. investors still waiting on those numbers for a fresh read on the health of the jobs market. >>> the infamous janet jackson wardrobe malfunction could end up in a supreme court. oba
. >>> at-nra event, ted nugent said he would be dead or in jail if president obama gets re-elected. nugent says he's looking forward to meeting with the secret service. >>> a new judge taking the reins of the trayvon martin shooting, judge lester will preside over the zimmerman bail hearing tomorrow. zimmerman is charged with second degree murder. later this morning, florida's governor will announce a task force to examine that state's stand your ground law, at the heart of...
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he told the crowd as he was stumping for mitt romney at the nra convention in st. louis, this originally on saturday. take a listen. >> barack obama becomes the president in november, again, i will either be dead or in jail by this time next year. >> okay, wasn't really sure what he exactly meant by that, but then when he was talking to dana lo l l loecsh he said this? >> i stand by my speech. it is 100% positive. it's about we the people taking back our american dream from the corrupt monsteres in the federal government under the administration and the communist czars he has appointed. the national journal, others reporting that the secret service is now involved and intends to follow up with nugent about exactly what he meant. democrats launching a social media and one video campaign demanding that mitt romney disavowed nugent who. romney campaign actually didn't directly respond to nugent. they issued a statement through the romney spokesperson saying "devisive language is offensive no matter what side of the political aisle it comes from. mitt romney believes e
he told the crowd as he was stumping for mitt romney at the nra convention in st. louis, this originally on saturday. take a listen. >> barack obama becomes the president in november, again, i will either be dead or in jail by this time next year. >> okay, wasn't really sure what he exactly meant by that, but then when he was talking to dana lo l l loecsh he said this? >> i stand by my speech. it is 100% positive. it's about we the people taking back our american dream from...
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knox, kentucky, have canceled his upcoming performance citing nugent's remarks at nra convention that he would be dead or in jail if president obama was re-elected. the guitarist explained his comments during a meeting with the secret service last week. consequences, soledad. >> all of the explanation in the world won't fix that one. thank you. still ahead on "starting point," sex, money, power and a sick wife at home. the criminal trial of john edwards begins today. we'll tell you what to expect and who is going to testify. >>> and in our get real. it was a world of hurt. there's not so much. and if you are headed to work, don't miss the show. check out our live blog at cnn.com/startingpoint. this is off jon's playlist. "paper planes." the best part of any great meal? delicious gourmet gravy. and she agrees. with fancy feast gravy lovers, your cat can enjoy the delicious, satisfying taste of gourmet gravy every day. fancy feast. the best ingredient is love. mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often hand
knox, kentucky, have canceled his upcoming performance citing nugent's remarks at nra convention that he would be dead or in jail if president obama was re-elected. the guitarist explained his comments during a meeting with the secret service last week. consequences, soledad. >> all of the explanation in the world won't fix that one. thank you. still ahead on "starting point," sex, money, power and a sick wife at home. the criminal trial of john edwards begins today. we'll tell...